JERUSALEM— An Israeli rights group said Wednesday that it has petitioned an administrative court to compel the Israel Prison Service to allow an independent physician to examine Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, who has been detained without formal charges or trial since Israeli forces arrested him in 2024. Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) said in a statement that it filed the petition amid a deterioration in Abu Safiya’s health, the Turkish news agency Anadolu reported. Meanwhile, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization,…
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ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Distribution delivered record first-half results, with net profit rising 59 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $568 million and reported EBITDA increased 39 percent to $786 million, reflecting strong operational performance and inventory gains during the period. Underlying EBITDA increased 14 percent YoY to $603 million. Performance was supported by record fuel volumes, continued network expansion, inventory gains and sustained growth in the higher-margin non-fuel retail (NFR) segment. Fuel volumes reached a record 7.75 billion litres, supported by network expansion, as well as resilient retail and commercial demand. ADNOC Distribution’s fuel retail network, spanning…
WASHINGTON — A military helicopter carrying US President Donald Trump came less than a mile from a passenger jet above Washington on Tuesday after garbled communications with Ronald Reagan National Airport’s tower delayed air traffic controllers from clearing nearby air traffic, The New York Times reported citing two people familiar with federal officials’ initial assessment. Investigations are underway into how a commercial jet full of passengers got too close to the military helicopter carrying President Trump, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board said on Wednesday. The incident occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. as Trump was flying to…
Ericsson lands prime role in Korean AI-RAN project. Source: Tahawul Tech
HAVANA — The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has secretly established a Cuba task force, setting in motion plans for a more concerted campaign to intensify pressure on the Cuban government and expand intelligence operations targeting the island, US media reported on Wednesday. Citing people briefed on the move, the New York Times said the task force will enable the agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources toward Cuba as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to push for economic, political and leadership changes in Havana. The move coincides with stepped-up efforts by US intelligence agencies to…
DUBAI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) on Wednesday announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement between both carriers. The expanded partnership opens more destinations across central and southern Africa, simplifying connectivity for customers. Since launching their codeshare agreement, Emirates and SAA have operated on a unilateral basis, with SAA placing its code on Emirates-operated flights between Dubai and Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, as well as interline access to 68 Emirates destinations worldwide via Dubai. With regulatory approvals secured, the…
AMMAN — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Wednesday stressed the importance of ensuring Iraq’s territory and capabilities are not used as a platform for aggression against neighboring countries. Meeting in Amman, the two ministers reviewed regional developments and reaffirmed the strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. They also emphasized the importance of supporting efforts that strengthen Iraq’s interests and deepen its relations with Arab and Islamic countries. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan holds talks with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates…
RIYADH — Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan emphasized that the new Government Tenders and Procurement Law represents an important step in advancing government tenders and procurement by strengthening governance and transparency. “It also improves the efficiency of planning and implementation, and promotes greater clarity, fairness, and equal opportunity in competition and contractual dealings,” he said. In a statement, the minister expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on the occasion of the Cabinet’s approval of the new law. Al-Jadaan noted that the law builds…
Senior executives inaugurate new Mannai Information Technology RHQ in Riyadh. With the Riyadh RHQ, MIT KSA aims to provide strong innovation-led growth and customer support aligned with the Kingdom’s digital transformation initiatives Riyadh — Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia (MIT KSA), part of Mannai Corporation QPSC, opened its new regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, marking a significant investment in Saudi Arabia’s digital economy and a new phase in the company’s long-term commitment to expanding its footprint in the Kingdom. Speaking on the RHQ opening, Alekh Grewal, Group Chief Executive Officer of Mannai Corporation QPSC, said, “Saudi Arabia is one of the region’s largest and fastest-growing…
ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) today released its June 2026 report, Abu Dhabi’s Positioning in the Hydrogen Economy, which identifies Abu Dhabi as one of the most strategically advantaged territories in the global hydrogen race. The report, produced by the Chamber’s Business Intelligence Department, comes at a time of global recalibration in hydrogen ambitions, as global policy uncertainty slows progress in several markets. In contrast, Abu Dhabi is advancing from policy commitments to operational projects, supported by strong fundamentals and targeted investments. The report finds that the UAE benefits…